Adele Griffin

Summer is here, and Oona Oodlethunk and her brother Bonk are ready to prove that kids can have the most fun of all. They have hatched a brilliant plan to create the Collected Animals Meeting Place, also known as Camp Woggle. This is not your ordinary summer camp filled with crafts and sunscreen. This all-pets-allowed gathering is strictly for prehistoric pets. You will meet dinosaurs, ancient lemurs, giant turtles, and even pet rocks as they join the fun. Everyone is welcome as long as they follow a few simple rules, like no biting unless it is your food, and washing your paws when nature calls. Jump right into the Stone Age and join Oona for a wild, laugh-out-loud adventure packed with unforgettable critters and fascinating prehistoric facts.

Trading the bustling city sidewalks for the big green fields of Blackberry Farm is a huge shock for Becket Branch. She is a city kid born and raised, used to subways and concrete, not feeding hostile hens and baling hay. But Becket is brave and ready for anything. She creates her very own Becket List to figure out exactly how to be a country kid. As you might guess, things do not always go exactly to plan. Whether she is selling super sour lemonade or trying to make a brand new best friend, Becket relies on her city smarts to tackle country living. You will love cheering for her as she mucks through the messy, loud, and totally unexpected adventure of a new home. Get ready for quirky characters, lots of laughs, and a beautiful story about embracing change.

Becket Branch has exactly one birthday wish: a dog of her very own. Dogs are loud, friendly, and outgoing, which perfectly matches her own personality. Her twin brother Nicholas dreams of the exact opposite, hoping for a peaceful and quiet indoor cat. When their parents finally take them to the local animal shelter to adopt both a dog and a cat, it feels like the best day ever. But Becket's dream dog turns out to be an incredibly shy scaredy-pooch who hides from everything. Meanwhile, Nicholas's new cat loves being the center of attention and demands to greet every single visitor at Blackberry Farm. You will laugh out loud as these twins learn how to care for their unexpected new friends and discover that the perfect pet is not always the one you imagined.

Oona has just stumbled upon the most amazing treasure in all of West Wog: a giant, mysterious egg. She is completely in love with her new baby and is determined to protect it until it hatches. She cannot wait to see what is inside, even if it turns out to be something that might try to gobble her up. But keeping the egg safe is a lot harder than it looks. Her smelly little brother Thunk, a local bully named Bruce Brute, and basically everyone else in her Stone Age neighborhood want a piece of her prize. You will cheer for the curious and mighty Oona as she battles prehistoric perils and sneaky neighbors to keep her darling safe. Get ready for a hilarious chapter book packed with adventure, wacky friends, and a lot of heart.

Life in West Woggle has just gotten a whole lot bigger and wackier. Oona's precious dinosaur egg has finally hatched, and out popped Stacy, an absolutely enormous baby stegosaurus. Stacy is full of energy and cannot wait to stomp, romp, and chomp her way through the prehistoric neighborhood. Oona is thrilled to show off her adorable new pet, but not everyone in town is ready for such a massive bundle of joy. It will take the help of her brother Bonk, the local bully Bruce Brute, and even a mean witch named Old Brouhaha to keep Stacy out of trouble. You will love joining Oona and her friends as they discover that sometimes the biggest, clumsiest pets are exactly what you need to save the day from ancient perils.

Agnes the pig and Clarabelle the chicken are the most unusual best friends you will ever meet, and they do absolutely everything together. Through every single season of the year, they know how to make life fun and lift each other up. Whether they are planning the ultimate spring birthday party, splashing in the waves on a hot summer beach day, braving a crowded department store in the autumn, or baking the most delicious pizza on a freezing winter night, they always have each other's backs. You will love joining these two adorable animals as they face little challenges and celebrate big joys. This charming story proves that no matter what surprises come your way, everything is so much better when you share it with your very best friend.

There is nothing Agnes the pig and Clarabelle the chicken love more than a good party. These two best friends are always ready to celebrate every single holiday of the year with maximum fun. You will get to join them as they weave beautiful flower crowns to dance around the spring Maypole and march proudly in the big Fourth of July summer parade. When autumn arrives, they are busy putting together the spookiest and silliest Halloween costumes you have ever seen. Finally, they count down to the New Year in fabulous style. Three, two, one, fun! You will love reading about all their creative ideas and seeing how they support each other. Agnes and Clarabelle prove once again that every celebration is infinitely better when you spend it with your best friend.

Jump in: Grab your flashlight and make sure the closet door is shut tight. This collection brings together some of the best storytellers around for a thrilling ride filled with creepy creatures, vengeful ghosts, and magic tricks that go horribly wrong. Why it pulls you in: Compiled by Jon Scieszka, this book features stories from your favorite authors like R.L. Stine, Dav Pilkey, and Adam Gidwitz. You will meet imaginary friends who turn out to be dangerously real, discover twisted fairy tales that will keep you guessing, and cross paths with librarians who are anything but ordinary. It is the perfect mix of spooky suspense and dark humor. What to expect: Whether you are reading under the covers or sharing these tales around a campfire, get ready for a collection that delivers just the right amount of fright. Every chapter offers a brand new mystery or monster to face, making it an unforgettable adventure for anyone who loves a good scare.